The Tour of Armenia has put the country on the international cycling map and sparked new interest in the sport. But turning that momentum into a genuine cycling culture will require more than races and enthusiasm: Yerevan needs the infrastructure to make cycling a safe, practical part of everyday life.
For more than three decades, the Armenia-Turkey border has been closed but trading continued through indirect routes. Beatriz Arslanian examines Turkey’s decision to authorize direct trade, its economic implications for Armenia, and whether incremental economic ties can help advance long-delayed political normalization.
Drawing on Armenia’s history and recent security challenges, K.M. Greg Sarkissian reflects on what sovereignty means for a small state navigating competing powers and argues that resilience depends not on choosing between geopolitical camps, but on strengthening institutions, diversifying partnerships, and building a country where Armenians can confidently build their future.
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